Finance Minor vs MMS Certificate

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<p>Hi all,</p>

<p>I love everything about Duke...except their lack of a business major. I've recently learned that Duke offers both a Finance minor and a Markets & Management certificate. Can someone explain the difference between these two options? (I am also interested in the policy journalism & media studies certificate, so I would not be able to pursue both the Finance minor and MMS certificate.) I am basically wondering which would be more beneficial in the long run.</p>

<p>Also, would it be a poor decision if I opted not to major in Econ, and rather chose to pursue a degree in Public Policy? It just seems more interesting/versatile to me. When paired with either the MMS certificate or Finance minor, I feel I will not be at a disadvantage -- is that a naive thought?</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>I can’t tell you much, but you may find this thread to be helpful:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/duke-university/755671-mms-foundations-business.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/duke-university/755671-mms-foundations-business.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>From a raw knowledge standpoint, you’d learn more with a Finance minor. The MMS certificate is more for practical use, and really is exactly what it sounds like, I would say.</p>